DJ AB’s “YNS Cypher 2025” has swaggered into existence. Not a gentle arrival, mind you, but more the auditory equivalent of a conquering legion setting up a very loud, very confident camp. This isn't background hum for a Tuesday afternoon; it’s a full-colour, high-decibel assertion from the Northern Nigerian hip-hop vanguard, a yearly planting of the YNS flag. DJ AB, the central current, is...

Prolific Nigerian producer and hitmaker Ozedikus teams up with Ghanaian Afrobeats sensation Kojo Blak for his new single, “Chances.” The track is a smooth blend of rhythm and romance. Over a breezy guitar loop and steady bassline, Kojo Blak's melody glides between English, Pidgin, and Twi, expressing devotion and risk in the name of love. It’s a simple yet sincere exchange that highlights the chemistry...